Ed Springer
Born: 1867 in Oil Springs, ON, CAN
Died: 12/17/1891 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1889-07-12 | Final Game: 1889-07-12
Height: 6'2" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Edward Ellsworth Springer
Biography
Ed Springer was a professional baseball player born in 1867, whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century. He played in a single Major League game on July 12, 1889, as a position player. Despite his limited participation in the league, Springer's appearance in a game during this time reflects the competitive nature of baseball as it was beginning to establish itself as America's pastime.
In his sole game, Springer recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His career statistics highlight the challenges faced by many players during the early days of professional baseball, an era marked by significant development in the sport's rules and popularity. While he did not accumulate extensive statistics, Springer's participation in the game contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless individuals who aspired to leave their mark on the diamond during the formative years of the Major Leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | LS2 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | LS2 | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |